What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester is to bus which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Manchester is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Quay Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolton and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Bolton to Manchester?

The distance between Bolton and Manchester is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Manchester?

The train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Road takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Manchester bus from?

Bolton to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Manchester train from?

Bolton to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bolton to Manchester is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Bolton to Manchester bus arrive?

Bolton to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Quay Street station.

Where does the Bolton to Manchester train arrive?

Bolton to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Manchester is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Bolton to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bolton to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Bolton to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bolton and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bolton to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
17 min
£2–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Quay Streetbus 8 / ...
1h 3m
£3–4
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bolton to Manchesterrideshare 12.3 mi
35 min
£16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Manchestertaxi 13.5 mi
23 min
£30–40
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Manchestercar 13.5 mi
23 min
£4–5

Bolton to Manchester by train

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–10 and the journey takes 17 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Shiffnall Street to Quay Street every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 3m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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